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Singapore women's netball team retain Asian Championship crown

The Singapore Vandas bested Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Arena 57-33.

Singapore women's netball team retain Asian Championship crown

On August 15, Singapore's women's netball team, the Singapore Vandas, secured their fifth Asian Netball Championship title by defeating Hong Kong with a score of 57-33. The match took place at the Kai Tak Arena in Singapore, where the Vandas showcased their dominance. This victory marked their fifth consecutive win in the tournament.

Throughout the competition, the Vandas demonstrated their prowess by triumphing over the Maldives, Sri Lanka, their host Hong Kong, and India, only managing a loss to Malaysia. They sealed their spot in the final by defeating Sri Lanka again in the semi-finals. Additionally, their outstanding performance earned them qualification for the upcoming Netball World Cup in Sydney next year.

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